[BD_F22]

Hey guys so this is my first fully catless car (AE exhaust and VRSF DP's) and I notice if I am clearing snow off my car while the car is idling or basically just around my car while it's on that when I am done and go inside I smell like straight exhaust fumes. It is noticeable to me and my family says I wreak of fumes too.. I know most catless cars smell of exhaust fumes but is it normal for the smell to stick on me? It stays on my clothes sort of like cigarette smokers.. However there is never any smell inside the cabin.. I am considering installing secondary cats because I feel like if I smell that bad it can't be too great for my health

[stevers314]

Normal. Just don't let Al Gore get a whiff of you.

A set of high flow cats to would be advised to take the edge off. I always felt like such an asshole at drive thru windows because of the smell.

[Miller335]

Having sex will produce children also, i know crazy world we live in.

[brewnami]

I'm catless and never once experienced what you're describing. The inside of my car smells new and no one has ever told me my car smells even when driving behind me... Probably an unrelated issue.

[NGEE]

Does this count? http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=140

[BD_F22]

Originally Posted by NGEE

Does this count? http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=140

Sometimes I hate you guys so much on this forum

[itsstock02]

Any videos of the catless exhaust systems? Im curious as to how they sound.

[Bobby_Sardells]

Originally Posted by brewnami

I'm catless and never once experienced what you're describing. The inside of my car smells new and no one has ever told me my car smells even when driving behind me... Probably an unrelated issue.

+1

Ive been completely catless for a year and the inside of my car smells like leather, coffee, and success...

I'd make sure your DP was installed correctly. I'd remove the catless dp right away if I had ANY issues whatsoever (im still under warranty)

[Bobby_Sardells]

Originally Posted by itsstock02

Any videos of the catless exhaust systems? Im curious as to how they sound.

this video shows a pretty good difference

[BD_F22]

Originally Posted by Bobby_Sardells

+1

Ive been completely catless for a year and the inside of my car smells like leather, coffee, and success...

I'd make sure your DP was installed correctly. I'd remove the catless dp right away if I had ANY issues whatsoever (im still under warranty)

Well it wasn't always this bad, I feel like with all the snow in the northeast I may have driven over ice and it could have loosened the dp and exhaust connection causing a small leak.. But I also am having no problems hitting boost whatsoever so I really don't know

[BD_F22]

Originally Posted by itsstock02

Any videos of the catless exhaust systems? Im curious as to how they sound.

Here is my exhaust review with plenty of videos being catless

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=907580

[shadow191]

It's normal, in the past I had cars with catless exhausts and if I stood outside them while they were idling, I'd smell like fumes. A leak shouldn't have anything to do with fumes outside your car. There are no cats so your exhaust is basically the same from the time it leaves the combustion chamber. A leak would just make the inside of your car smell. Cold weather may make it a little worse because your car takes longer to warm up. When the car is warmed up, the combustion is a little more efficient so fumes should get better.

[nitehawk]

Originally Posted by BD_e92

Hey guys so this is my first fully catless car (AE exhaust and VRSF DP's) and I notice if I am clearing snow off my car while the car is idling or basically just around my car while it's on that when I am done and go inside I smell like straight exhaust fumes. It is noticeable to me and my family says I wreak of fumes too.. I know most catless cars smell of exhaust fumes but is it normal for the smell to stick on me? It stays on my clothes sort of like cigarette smokers.. However there is never any smell inside the cabin.. I am considering installing secondary cats because I feel like if I smell that bad it can't be too great for my health

Had the same setup as you before. The rear of my car always smelled like fumes even when off. The smell would get into the cabin while stopped/idling. I tried to keep fan recirc on as much as possible. Still, it got old after a while and I decided to part ways with my fully catless setup. If you like your AE, I'd add in a set of underfloor cats.

[deadmn1337]

Originally Posted by shadow191

It's normal, in the past I had cars with catless exhausts and if I stood outside them while they were idling, I'd smell like fumes. A leak shouldn't have anything to do with fumes outside your car. There are no cats so your exhaust is basically the same from the time it leaves the combustion chamber. A leak would just make the inside of your car smell. Cold weather may make it a little worse because your car takes longer to warm up. When the car is warmed up, the combustion is a little more efficient so fumes should get better.

^^This. don't stand out side the car while it is warming up and you won't smell like fumes. Maybe clean the snow off the back of you car then stat it and let it warm up while cleaning the from of the car that way you are right next to the tips getting engulfed in fumes.

[PSEE]

no emissions testing in NYC?!?


did you remove the airbags and seat-belts too?

[Hokie_BMW]

I'm full catless with VRSF dp's + VRSF exhaust and there is a smell but I never smell it in the cabin. My girlfriend didn't even notice the smell until I asked her if she smelled anything.

[Myrder]

It's awesome isn't it... when you mix e85 it has a nice smell to it.

[themyst]

Outside of the car, the smell of fuel and exhaust fumes can be a nuisance. Inside the car even with the windows down, no issues.

[Stucks]

Originally Posted by themyst

Outside of the car, the smell of fuel and exhaust fumes can be a nuisance. Inside the car even with the windows down, no issues.

+1

[N0Chill 335i]

Aside from the fumes I would suggest you stop warming up your car like that. It's terrible for your gas mileage and supposedly not a great thing for your drivetrain. The numerous threads I've read on this topic on multiple platforms say to just start your car and go. In the coldest temps you should not let the car idle for more than a minute before driving off. Then drive calmly keeping the revs under 2500 until oil temps warm up to full operating temps. The car will warm up much faster this way. I live in the northeast as well.

Best of luck.

[BD_F22]

Originally Posted by DeMerrisK

Aside from the fumes I would suggest you stop warming up your car like that. It's terrible for your gas mileage and supposedly not a great thing for your drivetrain. The numerous threads I've read on this topic on multiple platforms say to just start your car and go. In the coldest temps you should not let the car idle for more than a minute before driving off. Then drive calmly keeping the revs under 2500 until oil temps warm up to full operating temps. The car will warm up much faster this way. I live in the northeast as well.

Best of luck.

Yeah I usually never let it idle more than a minute, but in this instance my windshield and rear window had a ton of ice so I started the car and put the defrosters on to help melt it while I was cleaning it.. Probably the first time I let the car idle for about 5 min.. I definitely read the same threads you have. thanks for looking out though

[Bluesun]

Originally Posted by NGEE

Does this count? http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=140

That is hilarious!


Just to be clear, when you install downpipes, are those the only cats?